Pikachu Tours Space Station; Festival Stunt Disowned

“UPI says the European Space Agency shared video of a stuffed Pikachu touring the International Space Station, part of a partnership with Pokémon.” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell on Midday Movers
Published 12:24 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Updated 1:07 AM ET · aired 2 times

At a glance

First reported by EDM.com: “Moshing Collective Distances Itself From Bizarre Lip Stapling Stunt at Festival”, with reporting from UPI.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 12:24 PM ET on Midday Movers, by Brock Thunderson and Chip Darnell; aired 2 times.

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EDM.comMoshing Collective Distances Itself From Bizarre Lip Stapling Stunt at Festival
UPIPikachu takes guided tour of International Space Station

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorUPI says the European Space Agency shared video of a stuffed Pikachu touring the International Space Station, part of a partnership with Pokémon.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorBest field trip ever!
Brock Thunderson · Chief MeteorologistZero gravity, a yellow rodent, and not one cloud to name. I'm furious. Pikachu has better weather than me.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMeanwhile, EDM dot com says a moshing collective is distancing itself from a lip stapling stunt at a festival. Chip's verdict: nobody take the stapler.